Aqara's Latest Video Doorbell Also Doubles Up As A Matter Smart Home Hub
Chinese smart home specialist Aqara has just officially taken the covers off of the Doorbell Camera Hub G410, a device first teased back in January at CES 2025.
The Aqara Doorbell Camera Hub G410 is now globally available, and while the name's a bit of a mouthful, the feature set is pretty impressive.
It's not just a smart video doorbell, it's also an AI-powered security cam, and a full-blown Matter Controller with Thread border router skills, all rolled into one.
That's a lot of hats for one device and it means this battery or wired-powered doorbell doesn't just handle front door duties, it can also bring other Matter devices (including those from other brands) into your setup, with no extra bridge required.
Aqara has previous when it comes to making security cameras double up as smart home hubs, but this is the first time we've seen the functionality extended to a doorbell.
Aqara is all in on Matter too, and is one of the most comprehensive platforms in terms of Matter device support. Back in April, the brand added support for over 50 Matter device types that were introduced in the 1.2, 1.3, and 1.4 updates.
That means the likes of robot vacuums, vehicle chargers, air purifiers, rain sensors, solar panels, battery storage, washing machines, dryers, refrigerators, cooktops, ovens and a whole lot more are now all supported with Aqara's ever-growing array of Matter controllers, such as the G410.
Aqara's Advanced Matter Bridging lets its hubs push automations and triggers into platforms, including for device types that don't yet support the categories natively. So you could, for example, run your Matter-enabled air purifier via a Google Home routine, or trigger Apple Home automations with motion from an Aqara camera.
Back to the G410 specifically and, on the doorbell front, you're also getting on-device facial recognition, a mmWave presence sensor for smarter motion alerts, and broad platform support: Apple Home (with HomeKit Secure Video), Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and even RTSP streaming for Home Assistant nerds.
Video-wise, it's 2K resolution, 175-degree FOV, f/1.8 aperture, and solid night vision. Cloud and local storage are both in the mix, including up to 512GB on a microSD (tucked safely inside the chime unit) and NAS backup support. And unlike some rivals, it doesn't lock AI features behind a paywall. There's optional cloud storage but the basics like facial recognition and smart alerts work out of the box.
The G410 is shipping now, costing $129.99 in the US, via Aqara's site and Amazon, with a launch discount of 20% available until 13th July. Just use code AQARAG41 in North America or AQARA410 in Europe. It's available in black or white.
Aqara has also quietly launched three more smart home devices alongside the G410.
The new Aqara Camera G100
The $35 Aqara Camera G100 is a compact, weatherproof 2K cam with color night vision and a built-in spotlight. It works indoors or out, supports Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and RTSP streaming for Home Assistant, Frigate, and Blue Iris setups. Storage can go to the cloud (end-to-end encrypted), local SD card, or NAS.
The Aqara Floor Heating Thermostat W500 (Europe only) is a Matter-over-Thread wall-mounted thermostat for underfloor systems - both electric and hydronic - plus other hardwired heaters. With Thread and Zigbee onboard, it supports voice and app control, plus automatic regulation via a wired sensor or Aqara's Climate Sensor W100.
Finally, the Aqara Dimmer Switch H2 US is a no-neutral-required Matter-compatible dimmer, designed to work with traditional dumb bulbs and smart platforms too. It connects via Thread or Zigbee and supports all the usual suspects; Apple Home, Alexa, Google Home, SmartThings, and Home Assistant.
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